I believe Jones will pull off the win through his superior wrestling. If Gus were to win I'd bet it would be through the same style game plan he pulled off against Silva. Good footwork and bobbing in and out of Jones' reach to land stinging jabs and a little body work here and there. No kicks unless there oblique styled to keep Jon from extending. Circle like mad off the cage and he should only swing in the clinch to create space and get out. 5 rounds to the UD. Wayyyyyy easier said then done which is why I see Jones getting a 3rd Sub.

OneGloveJimmerson - I believe Jones will pull off the win through his superior wrestling. If Gus were to win I'd bet it would be through the same style game plan he pulled off against Silva. Good footwork and bobbing in and out of Jones' reach to land stinging jabs and a little body work here and there. No kicks unless there oblique styled to keep Jon from extending. Circle like mad off the cage and he should only swing in the clinch to create space and get out. 5 rounds to the UD. Wayyyyyy easier said then done which is why I see Jones getting a 3rd Sub.

No way Gus wins a decision, he has a punchers chance and that is all...Jones is better everywhere.

I strongly dislike jones and am rooting for Gus. But Its a long shot. Maybe if it was the less polished jones of 2 years ago it could have happened. But the current ones striking, wrestling is much to clean and polished. Further more the rate of improvement that jones goes through is absurd. He will probably look way better than he did his last two fights. Honestly the only guy that can truly beat jones is cormier, his olympic level wrestling, power, and striking is a nightmare for jones.

Lobo8 - I strongly dislike jones and am rooting for Gus. But Its a long shot. Maybe if it was the less polished jones of 2 years ago it could have happened. But the current ones striking, wrestling is much to clean and polished. Further more the rate of improvement that jones goes through is absurd. He will probably look way better than he did his last two fights. Honestly the only guy that can truly beat jones is cormier, his olympic level wrestling, power, and striking is a nightmare for jones.

To say that Cormier "can truly beat Jones" at this point is ridiculous. Lets see him drop to 205 first. Also, while he is powerful and a great wrestler, I doubt his "striking is a nightmare for Jones"...he couldn't even put Mir away with strikes.

Gustaffson won't be able to avoid Jones takedown for 5 rounds even if he does try to keep distance.Jons wrestling is just too good for anyone at 205.Jon will be able to control the fight with his reach as well and I don't see how Gus can keep him out of range with a jab, don't think his standup is competent enough.Great fighter with a long future in the top 5 but Jones is a once in a lifetime talent.

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